BE ADVISED: On Friday, May 15, the North American Mammal Hall and African Mammal Hall on Level 1 will be closed in preparation for Bug Fair. The North American Mammal Hall on Level 2 will remain open.

BE ADVISED: On Thursday, May 14, USC Commencement ceremonies at the LA Memorial Coliseum will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding around the Natural History Museum. Please plan your visit accordingly, and consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Grant Wass

Entomology Technician

Grant Wass contributes to the Entomology Department’s ongoing efforts to database and generate DNA barcodes of every spider species in California (a CIB-funded effort), collecting terrestrial arthropods in the field, and assisting with ongoing arachnid research under Dr. Monjaraz-Ruedas. Currently, Grant is pursuing a B.S. in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution at UCLA, where he was awarded the Goldwater Scholarship in 2025. Grant's primary expertise is in the fields of biogeography, arachnid phylogenetics, and invasive insect ecology.

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